Report raises alarm on ‘insidious’ effort to undermine US democracy
The Guardian 09:09 13.04
State legislatures using gerrymandering, voter suppression, misinformation and intimidation to make voting more difficult

Nevada Democrats go all in to hold first presidential nominating contests — and leave other early states boiling mad
NBC News 09:06 13.04
“Lying in poker may be a winning play in Vegas, but lying in politics only leaves you friendless,” said one early-state Democrat.

New Mexico wildfires burn more than 100 structures, thousands of acres
NBC News 09:06 13.04
Several wildfires in the state have been fueled by a warm, dry spring.

Happy Valley Needs Transparency, Penn State Integrity Czar Says
Rolling Stone 09:02 13.04
After five years spent bearding the Nittany Lions, Bob Boland says he is both “honored” to have been and “very glad” to no longer be Penn State’s Athletic Integrity Officer. “It has a shelf life,” …

After Buying Sunset Strip Mansion, Milla Jovovich Asks $14 Million for 90210 Estate
Rolling Stone 09:02 13.04
Now that they’ve moved to a huge and rather sinister-looking mansion perched miles above the Sunset Strip, actress Milla Jovovich and her husband Paul W.S. Anderson have unsurprisingly put th…

National Urban League says the state of Black America is grim
NBC News 06:06 13.04
Figures on Black health disparities, wealth inequality and more "change so little and so slowly," said National Urban League President Marc Morial.

Nevada Dems go all in to hold first presidential nominating contests — and leave other early states boiling mad
NBC News 06:06 13.04
“Lying in poker may be a winning play in Vegas, but lying in politics only leaves you friendless,” said one early-state Democrat.

Grassley files nomination papers to seek 8th US Senate term
APNews 03:11 13.04
DES MOINES, Iowa. >Iowa. /a> (AP) — U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley filed nomination papers Friday with the Iowa. >Iowa. /a> secretary of state's office, officially beginning the process of seeking an eighth term representing Iowa. >Iowa. /a> .

Boxing simply cannot jab and feint its way out of Daniel Kinahan problem | Sean Ingle
The Guardian 03:10 13.04
The US government’s statement on Tyson Fury’s adviser should mean the sport finally listens to concerns

Covid News: World Exceeds 500 Million Known Virus Cases Amid Testing Concerns
NyTimes 03:06 13.04
In Britain, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is fined for breaking lockdown rules. The U.S. State Department orders some employees to leave Shanghai.

Lt. Gov. Benjamin Resigns Following Campaign Finance Indictment
NyTimes 03:06 13.04
New s.jsp?otsikko=Brian">Brian New s.jsp?otsikko=A.">A. New s.jsp?otsikko=Benjamin,">Benjamin, New York’s second in command to Gov. Kathy Hochul, was charged with bribery, fraud and falsification of records while a state senator.

Anti-LGBTQ school bills go national as 19 other states consider Florida-style laws
NBC News 00:07 13.04
Following the enactment of what opponents call the “Don’t Say Gay” law, the debate over LGBTQ curriculum bills moves beyond the Sunshine State.

U.S. Report Describes a Global Retreat on Human Rights and Democracy
NyTimes 00:06 13.04
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says repressive governments “are growing more brazen” and reaching across borders to target their critics.

South Dakota Lawmakers Impeach Attorney General Involved in Fatal Crash
NyTimes 00:06 13.04
Attorney General Jason R. R. vnsborg will face a trial in the State Senate to determine whether he is removed from office.

Lt. Gov. Benjamin Arrested in Campaign Finance Scheme
NyTimes 00:06 13.04
New s.jsp?otsikko=Brian">Brian New s.jsp?otsikko=A.">A. New s.jsp?otsikko=Benjamin,">Benjamin, New York’s second in command to Gov. Kathy Hochul, was charged with bribery, fraud and falsification of records while a state senator.

Covid Live Updates: World Exceeds 500 Million Known Virus Cases Amid Testing Concerns
NyTimes 00:06 13.04
In Britain, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is fined for breaking lockdown rules. The U.S. State Department orders some employees to leave Shanghai. It says that a lockdown in the city of 25 million people “severely impacts travel and access to public services.”

U.S. and European partners take down hacker website RaidForums
NBC News 21:05 12.04
The United States also unsealed charges against the website’s founder and chief administrator Diego Santos Coelho.

House G.O.P., Banding Together, Kills Bid to Honor Pioneering Black Judge
NyTimes 21:04 12.04
A right-wing congressman persuaded fellow Republicans to abruptly turn against a routine measure to name a federal courthouse in Florida for a Black State Supreme Court justice.
